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AAA Thames Court Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Compact kitchen with microwave, oven, and refrigerator, featuring a window above the sink.
Guests can enjoy a serene outdoor space with a lawn and a swing set, surrounded by lush trees and shrubs.
Kitchen features a microwave, sink with faucet, and tiled floor.
Two single beds, a table, and a TV in a simple, functional room with a sliding door to an outdoor area.
Relax in a room with a bed, and enjoy the outdoors from the covered patio or balcony with a chair.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Room options

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Executive King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior One Bedroom Apartment | Living room

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Studio Apartment | Living room

Executive Studio Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Upstairs Two-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
252 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

AAA Thames Court Motel

Motel in the city centre
Consider a stay at AAA Thames Court Motel and take advantage of a garden, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Free newspapers and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at AAA Thames Court Motel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15.00 for adults and from NZD 15.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is AAA Thames Court Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at AAA Thames Court Motel?

As of 13 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AAA Thames Court Motel on 9 Aug 2025 start from NZ$132.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at AAA Thames Court Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at AAA Thames Court Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at AAA Thames Court Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AAA Thames Court Motel located?

Located in the heart of Oamaru, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Whitestone Cheese Factory, North Otago Museum and National Bank. Oamaru Hospital and Janet Frame House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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AAA Thames Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 221 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, basic but everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was ok for one nights stay. Would book again..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grainne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, comfortable bed. We didn't like the smell inside the unit and they needed a net curtain along the ranch slider
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean enough, compact and reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the middle of the town. Very easy access to everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for our stop over - thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Feliceanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel had everything you need, its great for a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent motel at a fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable rooms Staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and perfectly adequate for a brief stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic clean great price - easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good motel

Very good motel walkable into Oamaru however if visiting the penguins then it is a car ride away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy clean and warm accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our quick stay at the AAA Thames Court Motel. Even though it's on the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise. Would definitely stay here next time we are in Oamaru.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when you are in Oamaru. Nice & tidy facilities and well located. The staff are friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay a night or two. Main highway busy but not to bad late at night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, easy parking. proximity to park for toileting dogs. Floor of kitchen a bit "sticky"
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great comfortable unit
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Comfortable and everything you need. Not too far from centre
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

HUI MIN

OK for short term stay. Staff is helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was lovely and quiet. the reception guy was very nice and really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay. One of the cleanest motel rooms I’ve stayed in. Great facilities, room was a great size, had everything you’d need. Owner was very helpful. Would definitely stay again. Can’t speak more highly of this property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024